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7.6 out of 10

Sigma DP2

4.6 megapixels

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  • User Score (76)
    8.4 8.4 from 76 reviewers
  • Expert Score (13)
    7.4 7.4 from 13 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    7.6 7.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (4)
    6.9 6.9 from 4 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    6.6 6.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (4)
    7.4 7.4 from 4 reviewers
  • Performance (8)
    7.2 7.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (12)
    9.1 9.1 from 12 reviewers
  • Battery performance (2)
    9.5 9.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (6)
    6.1 6.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (6)
    7.2 7.2 from 6 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

Experts:
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7-8
(8)
5-6
(4)
3-4
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1-2
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Users:
9-10
(35)
7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DP Review

    DP Review
    9 August 2011

    There are two major differences between the DP1 and DP2 - the brighter, more 'normal' lens (the focal length is closer to the length of the sensor diagonal), and faster True II image processor. Read more

    • Excellent levels of detail in ISO 100 images (irrespective of pixel count), Dynamic range comparable with its peers, Good lens with only minimal distortion and little chromatic aberration, Attractive minimalist styling, Go...

  2. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    8.3/10
    18 July 2009

    With a current street price in the region of £500, the DP2 is priced into an intriguing area of the market. For the same amount of cash could bag a decent entry-level DSLR - such as the Pentax K-m or Sony a350 - and a lens... Read more

    • Excellent result can be achieved with a fair amount of effort
    • Stuttered focusing system, problems in use., design

  3. Macworld

    Macworld
    7 November 2011

    One of the grand annoyances with digital photography—a problem that was much less severe in the days of film photography—is that when it comes to image quality, tiny, portable point-and-shoot cameras can’t touch the Read more

  4. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    28 July 2009

    The Sigma DP2 doesn't really live up to the promise of its Foveon sensor, but it does excel for shooting in black and white photos. Read more

    • Excellent characteristics for shooting in black and white; compact; nice manual controls.
    • Slow AF system; short battery life; stiff shutter button; some interface annoyances; occasional lockups; poor white balance; overly blue LCD screen; poor video capture.

  5. Pop Photo

    Pop Photo
    13 July 2011

    You've heard of "advanced compact" cameras-those pocketable powerhouses that shoot RAW, sport hot-shoes, and give you much more control than typical point-and-shoots. Read more

  6. Digital Photography Now

    Digital Photography Now
    8 August 2009

    Externally, the Sigma DP2's front only has a slightly different looking lens configuration to differentiate it from the original DP1 Read more

  7. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    7.0/10
    19 August 2009

    Incidentally, the 'old' DP1 carries on. That camera has a 28mm equivalent lens as opposed to the DP2's 41mm equivalent. It's not a question of which camera is newer, but which has the focal length that you need. Read more

    • Excellent construction, Great design and layout, Image fine detail
    • Limiting lens, Not great value for money, Some sluggish performance issues

  8. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    17 July 2009

    The Sigma DP2 is a camera for the cognoscenti, not beginners. It's not without its downsides, but it offers a fantastic build, great design, excellent manual controls, and a level of clarity that belies its apparently modest... Read more

    • Clarity of detail, Solid and traditional design, Good Sigma Photo Pro software
    • Expensive, Not so good at high ISOs, Poor LCD screen

  9. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    10 November 2009

    For the enthusiast there can little doubt that the DP-series is appealing, and Sigma must be applauded for bringing the concept to fruition. Read more

  10. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    6.0/10
    12 February 2009

    Sigma is perhaps best known to photographers as a supplier of affordable third-party lenses that are compatible with big-brand cameras. However, it's been gradually developing its own line-up of digital compacts that make the... Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. crippled body with beautiful soul

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: liin, Amazon
    2 July 2011

    Really unacceptable camera body, with a great lens and an amazing sensor. Images produced are breathtaking. Transition from light to dark is flawless. Read more

  2. Possibly the strangest digital camera

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: bearole, J&R
    30 July 2009

    Ok first of all, this is not your typical point-and-shoot digital camera. This camera can produce images that can put full-frame DSLR to a shame, but you should know what you're doing and work around the limitations. Read more

    • Great Picture Quality
    • Poor Operation in Low Light, Short Battery Life

  3. Sigma DP2 review

    9.2/10
    Reviewer: solidether, dpreview.com
    13 April 2010

    This camera is fun to use, produces great images and still is reasonably small and therefore my daily companion for the last 4 months. The f/2.8 lens together with the sensor and storing RAW images produce great results up to... Read more

    • This camera is fun to use, produces great images and still is reasonably small and therefore my daily companion for the last 4 months. The f/2.8 lens together with the sensor and storing RAW images produce great results up...
    • None.

  4. "Couldn't disagree with her more."

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: ChrisRossLeong, CNET
    10 October 2009

    THIS IS NOT A POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA. However, it can be set up to shoot quickly and efficiently, as fast as a regular non-reflex manual film camera, anyway. Read more

    • Image Quality in a portable and fast package
    • The back-to-shooting buttons (exit menu buttons) are different for each menu, which is a pain to learn.

  5. Film has met its match!

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: amstel78, epinions.com
    3 August 2009

    I've been shooting with 35mm, 120, and Canon full-frame digital SLR's for a long time. Read more

    • Image quality, image quality, image quality!
    • Slow focus, slow lens (f1.8 would have been perfect), battery life, low-resolution LCD.

  6. Sigma DP2

    Mouthshut
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: bjaieo, Mouthshut
    26 October 2010

    my budget was then around 12000/-. i wanted to buy agood digital camer. My priority was 8 MP & 8X optical zoom lens & HD video recording. Read more

  7. Not your average compact!

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: barnvelder, Amazon
    9 July 2009

    Have moved from dp1 to dp2 and used camera for about 2 months. I agree with other reviews. Its images - RAW and processed with Sigma software -are astonishing and as good as my Pentax DSLR. Read more

  8. Pros and Cons

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: YOUNG, Newegg
    1 September 2009

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    • 1. The heart of this camera is a Foveon sensor. if you have interested in DSLR and its sensor, it does not need any more comments how wonderful it is.
    • 1. Accessories are toooo expensive ! I cannot understand its view finder is almost $200. ($30 - $50 is afforable I think) and NEWEGG does not sell its accessories

  • WikiFreak Description

Sigma DP2

DP2 by Sigma is a compact camera. It was announced in 2008. It is said to be relatively close to the DP1, in terms of its features, that is. This camera from Sigma incorporates the “TRUE II” image processing engine which is the improved version of the “TRUE” (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine). The “TRUE” image processing engine has been noted to be the world’s first image processing engine suited for the three silicon embedded layer direct image sensor. It has the dimensions of 113.3…

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Sigma DP2

DP2 by Sigma is a compact camera. It was announced in 2008. It is said to be relatively close to the DP1, in terms of its features, that is. This camera from Sigma incorporates the “TRUE II” image processing engine which is the improved version of the “TRUE” (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine). The “TRUE” image processing engine has been noted to be the world’s first image processing engine suited for the three silicon embedded layer direct image sensor. It has the dimensions of 113.3mm/4.5in (W) x 59.5mm/2.3in (H) x 54.6mm/2.1in (D).

Features

In this one, there’s a 41mm (35mm equiv.) lens and the lens are said to be slightly faster at F2.8. This camera also includes the True II image processing engine which, as the company claims, helps to improve processing speed, operation and performance. The Sigma DP2 features a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2,652 × 1,768 × 3 layers). It is equipped with a 24.2mm F2.8 lens that is said to be equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera. These lens have been exclusively designed for the Singma DP2. The image sensor is 20.7mm x 13.8mm which is larger than most image sensors used. The image sensor comes with a pixel size of 7.8μm. A RAW recording mode is included to retain full image capture detail and a JPEG recording format is featured as well. The DP2 includes SIGMA Photo Pro software and a RAW image developer. The RAW image developer helps to convert all RAW data faster than the usual speed. Three different modes are included which are the X3F Mode, Auto Adjustment Mode and the Custom Mode. The X3F Mode helps to store the original settings of the image at the point of capture. The Adjustment Mode helps to analyze and makes the necessary adjustments to the RAW data. The Custom Mode helps the photographer to make any adjustment that is needed by adjusting the slider controls within the software.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The Sigma DP2 is the second in the DP series of compact digital cameras featuring the 14 megapixel Fovoen X3 direct image sensor, the same sensor as is used in the Sigma SD 15 digital SLR camera. Building on the success of its predecessor, the DP1, the DP2 is equipped with a 24.2 mm F2.8 lens, equivalent to a 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera. This camera delivers high image quality as the SLR-sized image sensor is seven to twelve times larger than the image sensor in ordinar…

Specifications

  • Format
    Compact
  • Max resolution
    2652 x 1768
  • Low resolution
    1776 x 1184, 1296 x 864
  • Image ratio w:h
    3:2
  • Effective pixels
    4.6 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    14.1 million
  • Sensor size
    20.7 x 13.8 mm (2.85 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    1.6 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CMOS (Foveon X3)
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Foveon

Release Date

  • First seen
    23 September 2008

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  • Would you recommend this camera for photographing oil paintings?

    I am looking for a digital camera for photographing fine art. I will be using a tripod and have excellent lighting for this setup. I will only be using this for photographing artwork. I have read your reviews on the Sigma DP2. Would you recommend this camera for my purposes or something else?

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